overclearing

/ˌoʊvərˈklɪrɪŋ/
noun
  1. The act of removing too much vegetation, trees, or other natural growth from an area.
    • Farmers were warned against overclearing their land, as it could reduce the soil's fertility.
    • The city council banned overclearing of public parks to protect native plants.
    • The overclearing of the forest led to soil erosion and loss of wildlife habitat.
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